Just like that, not advisable. There's upgrade scripts in the packages that should handle 5.0 to 5.1; but your safest bet is still going to be a clean mysqldump and import.
----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brent Clark" <brentgclarkl...@gmail.com> > To: mysql@lists.mysql.com > Sent: Thursday, 10 March, 2011 2:07:11 PM > Subject: Mysql 5.1 -> 5.0 > > Hiya > > We have client that is using Ubuntu, therefore MySQL is 5.1, but > where I > work, we still standardise on Debian Lenny (upgrading to Squeeze, is > in > the pipeline), therefore, MySQL is 5.0. > > What I would like to know is, can I just make a copy of the mysql > database files and copy them the Lenny box? > > If anyone could help / answer, it would be appreciated. > > Kind Regards > Brent Clark > -- Bier met grenadyn Is als mosterd by den wyn Sy die't drinkt, is eene kwezel Hy die't drinkt, is ras een ezel -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
